Two-Horned Oxysternon vs Great Orange Tip
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Two-Horned Oxysternon | Great Orange Tip |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Oxysternon durum | Hebomoia glaucippe |
| Order | Coleoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Pieridae |
| Size | 20-28 mm | Wingspan 75-100mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Dung Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | South America | Asia, Oceania |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Two-Horned Oxysternon
A large, dark metallic green tunneling dung beetle with two prominent pronotal projections in males. The clypeus has a distinctive upturned anterior margin. It is a powerful tunneler in Amazonian rainforests.
Did You Know?
This beetle is so efficient at burying dung that it plays a measurable role in reducing livestock parasite transmission.
Great Orange Tip
The largest pierid butterfly in the world with white wings bearing brilliant orange tips. It has a fast powerful flight.
Did You Know?
Its underwing pattern perfectly mimics a dead leaf providing excellent camouflage when it rests with wings closed.